practicum in society usac bilbao, esther plaza
DESCRIPTION
American students from the USAC program in Spain doing an internship in a local company in the Bilbao area. Academic credits and no economic compesation.TRANSCRIPT
Practicum in Society
• Learn Spanish Culture through its working environment
• Total inmersion in the language
• High language level required (normally Track 4), minimum GPA of 3.0 and junior standing
• Independent Study in Spanish
• Academic credits without financial compensation (An average of 9-10 hours per week at the company will be 3 credits)
• Placements in a field related to the student’s interest, background or experience.
• Range of different organizations, such as film production, consulting, landscaping, engineering, public libraries, schools or museums.
Museums
Mary Lydum, Antelope Valley College, Major: Spanish, Art HistoryPlacement: Bilbao Modern Art Museum (Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao)
Museums:
• Archaeological museum
• Maritime museum
• Modern Art museum
Library
Sara Newkirk, University of Idaho, Major: Spanish/Public CommunicationPlacement: Local branch of Bilbao Main Library
"I saw the same people almost every day; that way, I got to become friends with some of them!"
Library
Aimee Hiss, University of Nevada, Major: International Affairs
Currently working at the library of the American School in Bangladesh
Courtney Gaffney, University of Iowa, Major: Health Promotions
Communication
"On Mondays, there are 48 newspapers to read. Sixteen a day since Saturday!"
Lauren Maher, University of Iowa,
Major: Communications, placed in a communication company
“While doing my internship in a film production company, I participated in the filming of some TV commercials”
Julie Garcia, Boise State University
Engineering
Derek Mollin, California State University San Marcos, with Owasys Marketing Director
Jorgen Uusitalo, Diversity Student, SwedenMajor: Engineering
Voluntary work
Jennine Powell, Point Loma Nazarene University, Major: PsychologyPlacement: non-governmental organization that takes care of children with special needs
Health
Danielle Watkinson, Kirkwood Community College, confirming patient appointments at a local clinic
“Asides from specific vocabulary, I learned a lot about how to conduct medical studies”
Ivonee McleanRice University
She was placed at the Research Division of the Department of Epidemiology of Galdacano Hospital
Currently working as a medical researcher specialized in epidemiology
Landscaping
Julia Harakay, University of Idaho, Major: Spanish/ Landscaping Architecture
Teachers Aid
• Open to any student independently of their level in Spanish language
• Specially interesting to Education majors• Weekly meetings with teachers to go over class
materials and preparation
Teachers Aid
Christopher Felkel with his students
“I was able to feel what it is like to be a teacher”
Adam Lopez, Southern Connecticut State University
Teachers Aid
“My favorite part was to meet with my assigned teacher to plan the next class”
Ariel Shaeps, University of California at Santa Barbara, Major: Global Studies
Hobbies · Passions
Tara Uren, C-SU Chico
James Detwiler, University of Nevada
Living on an organic farm
Jill Schwartz, University of Idaho, Major: Agricultural Studies
35 hours per week during 3 consecutive weeks
Course Requirements
• Company attendance during established hours• Weekly meeting with academic supervisor• Keeping a diary in Spanish• Final report of 2-3 pages